MEHER RUSI DALAL vs T.K. BANERJEE

The Supreme Court held that the mere act of filing proceedings in a Court of Law does not constitute a breach of undertaking, and thus, a party cannot be punished for contempt under such circumstances. The Court emphasized the right of every party to seek adjudication of their rights without facing contempt charges for seeking legal recourse. Consequently, the contempt notice was discharged with no order as to costs.